They think in being free-thinkers, unfettered by the bonds of guru-dom. I edit and write for a living, so this stuff is my bag. Now, for some time (when I had about 10 houses), if a single person stopped working to pay lease, I might cover it with the 9 other payments. Don't be tricked thinking telling fibs will impress that unique somebody enough to get relationship started. it will turn them off!